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Ephesians 2:18

Ephesians 2:18
For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For through him we both have an access, That is, both Jews and Gentiles; the Arabic version reads, "we both factions": being made one, and reconciled unto God, and having the Gospel of peace preached…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For through him - That is, he has secured this result that we have access to God. This he did by his death - reconciling us to God by the doctrines which he taught - acquainting us with God; and by…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For through him - Christ Jesus, we both - Jews and Gentiles, have access by one Spirit - through the influence of the Holy Ghost, unto the Father - God Almighty. This text is a plain proof of the holy…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 2:14-22

We have now come to the last part of the chapter, which contains an account of the great and mighty privileges that converted Jews and Gentiles both receive from Christ. The apostle here shows that…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

for It is possible to render "that," and so to make this the substance of the message of "peace." The difference is not important. But it is grammatically better to retain A. V. (and R. V.).

both…